Portland public meetings in 2023

City Council

The scheduled City Council sessions for December 27 and December 28, 2023, are cancelled. The agenda indicates no session will occur due to a lack of quorum.

City Council

The Portland City Council met to approve several ordinances and contracts regarding infrastructure and public safety. The council authorized various sewer rehabilitation projects and amended agreements with TriMet for street improvements. Additionally, the council approved a settlement related to a motor vehicle collision involving the Portland Police Bureau.

• Approved $350,000 settlement for Sarah Imel bodily injury lawsuit
• Accepted $4,073,723 bid from Brown Contracting for Brentwood-Darlington Bike/Pedestrian Improvements Project
• Authorized $1,408,491 for TriMet projects on SW 4th Ave, SW Alder St, and NE Couch St
• Accepted $5,474,999 bid from Orr, Inc. for the NE 6th Drive Pump Station Project
• Authorized $1,263,000 for the NE Portland Urgent Sewer Rehabilitation Project

City Council

The City Council approved several ordinances related to housing needs, transit safety, and infrastructure. The meeting also included the acceptance of annual reports for Parks & Recreation and the adoption of a resolution regarding Employee Resource Groups.

• Passed ordinance 191547 regarding Portland Comprehensive Plan housing documents
• Accepted $100,000 grant from Portland General Electric for electric vehicle charging
• Accepted $487,200 grant from Oregon Department of Transportation for NE Glisan and 8th Crossing Improvement Project
• Authorized contract with HDR Engineering, Inc. for NE 122nd Ave Safety and Access up to $1,192,809
• Accepted the 2022-23 Parks Levy Annual Report

City Council

The Portland City Council met on December 6, 2023, to approve several municipal contracts and appointments. Key actions included authorizing funds for youth employment programs and police equipment. The council also addressed residential waste collection franchises and housing tax exemptions.

• Authorized a $3,400,000 contract with Axon Enterprises, Inc. for taser equipment and accessories
• Approved an amendment to the Portland State University agreement increasing funding by $484,716
• Authorized a grant for the Summer Youth Connect/SummerWorks program not to exceed $551,600
• Passed ordinance 191534 regarding residential solid waste collection franchises
• Approved tax exemptions for The 41 at Tillamook and The Hollywood at 4111 NE Broadway

City Council

The Portland City Council approved several contracts and budget amendments during its November 29 meeting. Key decisions included accepting bids for community center construction and authorizing police body camera equipment. The council also reviewed intergovernmental agreements regarding transportation and wastewater projects.

• $25,532,000 bid acceptance for Mt. Scott Community Center Seismic Retrofit & Expansion Project
• $2,600,000 contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for the Portland Police Bureau Body Worn Camera Program
• Updated $9,094,000 total project amount for Jade and Montavilla Multimodal Improvements Project
• $7,598,099 increase for Columbia Boulevard Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion
• $484,716 increase to the Portland State University agreement for the Portland Insights Survey

City Council

The scheduled City Council sessions for November 22 and 23, 2023, have been cancelled. The November 22 sessions will not occur due to a lack of quorum, and the November 23 session is cancelled due to a holiday.

City Council

The City Council passed several emergency ordinances regarding water infrastructure, housing grants, and landslide abatement. The council also approved a construction bid for local improvements and addressed police oversight adjustments.

• Passed $1 million EPA Innovative Water Infrastructure Workforce Development Grant application
• Passed $100,000 grant authorization for Portland Housing Bureau programs
• Accepted $2,628,323 bid from Westech Construction, Inc. for NE 46th Ave and Bryant St project
• Authorized temporary rights via eminent domain for SW 45th Drive Landslide Abatement Project
• Approved lease extension with Multnomah County for family services at $175,246 annually

City Council

The Portland City Council passed several ordinances regarding federal grants, property acquisitions, and utility contracts. Key decisions included approving significant funding for wastewater treatment and water meter technology. The council also reviewed public communications regarding transportation and drinking water.

• $2,500,000 grant from the U.S. Office of Justice Programs for sexual assault kit initiatives
• Property purchase at 5635 NE 105th Ave for up to $899,000 to replace a pump station
• $63 million project for Columbia Boulevard Wastewater Treatment Plant modifications
• Contracts for advanced metering infrastructure and customer portals not to exceed $76 million
• $12 million contract for green stormwater infrastructure maintenance over five years

City Council

The Portland City Council met to address several administrative and infrastructure items. The council adopted a resolution regarding the transition to a new city government structure and passed multiple ordinances related to utility upgrades and police grants.

• Ordinance for utility metering infrastructure and customer portal (up to $76 million)
• Resolution establishing reporting structures for Portland's new government transition
• Contract with Schweers Technologies for parking enforcement systems (up to $1,900,000)
• Settlement of Michael Weisdorf lawsuit ($300,000)
• Grant acceptance from U.S. Office of Justice Programs ($2,500,000)

City Council

The Portland City Council passed several ordinances, including a $35,000 property damage settlement and a contract increase of $500,000 for wiring services. The Council also authorized an engineering contract for the Columbia Boulevard Wastewater Treatment Plant. Additionally, updates to private for-hire transportation regulations were passed to a second reading.

• Contract with Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. up to $15,800,000 for wastewater plant modifications
• $35,000 settlement payment for property damage involving the Bureau of Environmental Services
• $500,000 contract increase with IES Communications, LLC for low voltage wiring services
• $78,455 grant for the SE 26th Ave Cleveland High School Crossing Improvement Project
• Amendments to Private For-Hire Transportation Regulations regarding vehicle age and driver requirements

City Council

The Portland City Council approved several ordinances, including a contract for wastewater treatment plant modifications and a sewer rehabilitation project. The council also authorized legal settlements involving the police, parks, and transportation bureaus. Additionally, the council accepted federal funds to support rent assistance programs.

• Up to $15,800,000 contract for wastewater treatment plant modifications
• $9,076,000 for Downtown Old Town Market Madison Sewer Rehabilitation Project
• $185,000 agreement with Multnomah Education Service District for school liaison officers
• $155,000 settlement for Barbara Semenza lawsuit involving PBOT
• $371,447 in American Rescue Plan funds for rent assistance outreach

City Council

The Portland City Council approved amendments to zoning and flood hazard codes to reduce future flooding impacts. The Council also authorized several grant applications, including a $25 million request for habitat restoration. Additionally, the Council approved payments for specific property damage claims.

• Amendments to Title 33 and Flood Hazard Areas Code regarding flood impacts
• Acceptance of a $2 million DOJ grant for community violence intervention
• Authorization of a $25 million NOAA grant application for habitat restoration
• Payment of an $11,744 property damage claim involving the Portland Bureau of Transportation
• Appointment of members to the Cully Tax Increment Finance District Community Leadership Committee

City Council

The council discussed updates to zoning and flood hazard codes to protect fish habitats and reduce flooding impacts. Members also addressed appointments to community safety committees and public communications regarding transit and 911 services. Discussion on the FY 2023-24 Fall Supplemental Budget was continued to October 11.

• Passed amendments to zoning and flood hazard codes
• Approved foreclosure action for delinquent City Liens
• Appointed Mike Walsh to the Citizen Review Committee
• Confirmed members to the Portland Committee on Community-Engaged Policing
• Authorized acquisition of shields for research and development

City Council

The Portland City Council met to approve several infrastructure contracts and code amendments. The Council also accepted reports regarding arts education and the Keller Auditorium renovation.

• Approved a $6,500,000 agreement with Peterson Machinery Company for Caterpillar parts and service
• Authorized a $1,458,892 contract with Jacobs Associates, Inc. for the Sheridan Trunk Work Zone project
• Passed an emergency ordinance amending Sidewalk Cafes and Underground Wiring Districts codes
• Approved a $1,496,240 contract for two paint striper vehicles from Jackson Group Peterbilt, Inc.
• Adopted the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund Climate Investment Plan through 2028

City Council

The Portland City Council reviewed public communications regarding housing, transportation justice, and neighborhood concerns. Key actions included approving an $80 million federal grant application for corridor safety and accepting the Police Accountability Commission's final report. The Council also moved several infrastructure contracts to second readings.

• Approved $80 million USDOT grant application for N/NE Broadway and 82nd Avenue corridor safety projects
• Accepted the Police Accountability Commission final report as amended
• Passed a price agreement for Caterpillar parts and service up to $6,500,000
• Authorized a $1,458,892 contract for the Sheridan Trunk Work Zone project
• Approved ordinance for two paint striper vehicles not to exceed $1,496,240

City Council

The City Council discussed ordinances regarding floodplain habitat protection and flood hazard areas. Other actions included approving a local improvement district for stormwater work and various street name updates.

• Stormwater improvements for NE 46th Ave and Bryant St Local Improvement District
• Acceptance of FY 2022-23 Cannabis Emergency Relief Fund Disbursement Report
• Acceptance of 2022 Annual Report by the Cannabis Policy Oversight Team
• Grant and Intergovernmental Agreement with Metro for $845,095
• Foreclosure action on properties for delinquent City Liens

City Council

The City Council approved several emergency ordinances, including a security services contract and legal settlements. The council also passed resolutions regarding controlled substance regulations and public consumption bans.

• Security services contract with GardaWorld not to exceed $6,306,319
• Settlement of Dexter Pearce’s bodily injury lawsuit for $25,000
• Settlement of Peso Investments, LLC property damage claim for $90,000
• Lombard Pump Station and Force Main Upgrade Project estimated at $10,200,000
• Grant from U.S. Small Business Administration for $352,000 for Legacy Business Preservation

City Council

The Portland City Council met to approve several utility, infrastructure, and administrative items. The council passed an emergency ordinance regarding sewer and stormwater rates and accepted a nearly $2 million federal transportation grant. Additionally, the council approved various contracts for building and park maintenance.

• Passed an emergency ordinance to revise sewer and stormwater rates and fees
• Accepted a $1,999,384 grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation
• Approved a contract for the Washington Park Hypochlorite Project for $1,509,561
• Authorized janitorial services for downtown parks restrooms up to $500,000
• Accepted bids for 1900 Building roof and lighting upgrades

City Council

The City Council passed several emergency ordinances including a $45 million transportation program and a $6.6 million shelter expansion fund. The council also accepted reports on outdoor dining guidelines and the 2022 Portland Police Bureau annual report.

• Approved $45 million for Bureau of Transportation Quick Build Delivery Program
• Approved $6,621,827 for emergency shelter expansion via Multnomah County agreement
• Authorized $1,367,074 contract for North Park Blocks Extension Project
• Approved $18,845 payment for a motor vehicle collision claim involving PBOT
• Accepted Outdoor Dining Program Design Guidelines Report

City Council

The City Council met to approve several emergency ordinances, intergovernmental agreements, and contract amendments. Actions included approving infrastructure projects, settling property damage claims, and authorizing various city department spending.

• Approved $2,331,000 for Portland International Raceway Pump Station replacement design
• Approved $6,028,000 for Springwater Wetlands Restoration Project construction
• Settled property damage claim of Carrie Williams and David Narlock for $10,761
• Settled property damage lawsuit of Jordan Ward and Caitlin Hemphill for $60,000
• Approved $2,250,000 annual spending limit increase for Amazon Services LLC procurement

City Council

All three scheduled sessions of the Portland City Council meeting on August 9-10, 2023, were cancelled because no quorum was present. No business was conducted or discussed.

• Wednesday, August 9, 2023 9:30 am session: No session due to lack of quorum
• Wednesday, August 9, 2023 2:00 pm session: No session due to lack of quorum
• Thursday, August 10, 2023 2:00 pm session: No session due to lack of quorum

City Council

The City Council accepted the 2022 Portland Insights Survey Report as amended and approved several emergency ordinances, including a $6.6 million intergovernmental agreement with Multnomah County for emergency shelter expansion. The council also authorized a $7.8 million bid for the 82nd Ave Omnibus Project and accepted a $2.4 million grant for the SE Division St project. Commissioner Ryan was absent for all votes.

• Accepted 2022 Portland Insights Survey Report (document 640-2023)
• Authorized $6,621,827 Intergovernmental Agreement with Multnomah County for emergency shelter expansion (ordinance 191400)
• Accepted $7,781,534 bid from Moore Excavation, Inc. for the 82nd Ave Omnibus Project (document 652-2023)
• Approved $2,393,927 grant from ODOT for SE Division St: 148th Ave to 174th Ave Project (ordinance 191401)
• Approved Multiple-Unit Limited Tax Exemption for Woodstock Apartments at 5920 SE 46th Ave (ordinance 191398)

City Council

The Portland City Council met on July 26, 2023, and approved a consent agenda and regular agenda items. Key actions included authorizing contracts for software maintenance, a land purchase, a settlement, and a grant application. The meeting was adjourned at 10:44 a.m.

• Authorized contract with Rose City Contracting for HVAC maintenance at Police training range, not to exceed $14,492
• Amended contract with Avolve Software for ProjectDox permit review system, not to exceed $949,702
• Amended contract with Granicus for AMANDA permit tracking system, not to exceed $4,378,160
• Authorized $3 million purchase of 3.96-acre property at 2731 SW Multnomah Blvd from U.S. General Services Administration
• Authorized application for $7.1 million Hazard Mitigation Grant for Springwater Wetlands and Floodplain Restoration Project along Johnson Creek

City Council

The Portland City Council approved a new collective bargaining agreement with the Portland Fire Fighters Association for 2023-2027 and amended the Police Review Board code to refine hearing procedures. The council also accepted a report on monuments and memorials and authorized a $350,000 grant from the Mellon Foundation for the Portland Monuments Project.

• Ratified a successor collective bargaining agreement with the Portland Fire Fighters Association for 2023-2027
• Amended Police Review Board code to refine hearing procedures (amend Code Section 3.20.140)
• Accepted the Public Engagement Recommendations Report from Portland’s Monuments and Memorial Engagement Process Committee
• Authorized a $350,000 grant from the Mellon Foundation for the Portland Monuments Project
• Authorized five-year price agreements for tree procurement, planting, and maintenance services not to exceed $10 million

City Council

The Portland City Council approved major water infrastructure projects, including the Bull Run Filtration Facility ($1.069 billion) and pipelines ($404 million), and adopted the 2040 Freight Plan. The council also confirmed appointments to the Clean Energy Fund committee, authorized police access to a state biometric database, and approved several housing and transportation contracts.

• Authorized Bull Run Filtration Facility Project construction with updated total cost of $1,069,000,000
• Authorized Bull Run Filtration Pipelines Project construction with updated total cost of $404,000,000
• Adopted the 2040 Portland Freight Plan to guide goods movement for 20 years
• Approved $3,907,149 in federal funds for NW Thurman St over Macleay Park Project
• Appointed members to the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund Committee

City Council

The Portland City Council meeting scheduled for July 5-6, 2023, was cancelled because no session could be held. The agenda contains only a cancellation notice and standard city footer information.

• No session on July 5, 2023, due to lack of quorum.
• No session on July 5, 2023, 2:00 pm session due to lack of quorum.
• No session on July 6, 2023, 2:00 pm session due to lack of quorum.

City Council

The Portland City Council met on June 28, 2023, and took action on a wide range of items, including approving a five-year grant agreement with Portland Community Media (Open Signal) for up to $6,239,438, ratifying a collective bargaining agreement with the Portland Police Commanding Officers Association for 2023-2027, and passing numerous other ordinances and resolutions. The agenda included public communications, proclamations, consent agenda items, and regular agenda items, all of which were addressed during the meeting.

• Authorized five-year grant agreement with Portland Community Media (Open Signal) for $6,239,438
• Ratified collective bargaining agreement with Portland Police Commanding Officers Association for 2023-2027
• Approved $12,500,000 intergovernmental agreement with Multnomah County for Justice Center Bus Duct Replacement
• Approved 22 subrecipient contracts totaling $7,734,373 for affordable housing services
• Approved $400,000 grant for Portland Streetcar Rider Ambassador Program

City Council

The Portland City Council adopted the annual budget for FY 2023-24, passed a supplemental budget that includes additional appropriations for Portland Police Bureau overtime, and approved several other items including a grant agreement with Open Signal. The meeting also included proclamations and public communications regarding the Steel Bridge Skatepark.

• Adopted the annual budget for FY 2023-24 (Ordinance 191334) with a 4-1 vote; Commissioner Mapps dissented.
• Passed an emergency supplemental budget (Ordinance 191333) that increased appropriations for Portland Police Bureau personnel overtime.
• Authorized a five-year grant agreement with Open Signal for public access media services, not to exceed $6,239,438.
• Amended the Small Donor Elections Program Code to consolidate primary and general elections per Charter Measure 26-228.
• Proclaimed June 2023 as Portland Pride Month.

City Council

The Portland City Council held a hybrid meeting on June 14, 2023, covering a consent agenda, regular agenda, and a special afternoon session on the budget. The Council adopted the annual budget for fiscal year 2023-24, levied city taxes, and accepted state shared revenue. It also passed several emergency ordinances, including a $3.5 million increase for GIS software, an $8 million park property acquisition, and a settlement for a bodily injury lawsuit.

• Adopted annual budget for FY 2023-24 (Ordinance 191334)
• Approved $3.5M increase for GIS software contract (total $7,857,275)
• Authorized $8M acquisition of Morrison Bridgehead property for park
• Passed emergency ordinance for eminent domain for 70s Greenway: Cully Connector
• Approved $25,000 settlement for bodily injury lawsuit against PBOT

City Council

The Portland City Council approved contracts for design and construction management services for renovations at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum, totaling over $5.6 million. They also accepted a guaranteed maximum price of $8.98 million for the Mill Park Development Project. Other actions included adopting parking reforms to comply with state rules and updating public camping restrictions per House Bill 3115.

• Amended contract with Perkins & Will Architects for Veterans Memorial Coliseum design services, increase of $4,869,800
• Amended contract with Wenaha Group for owner's representative services at Veterans Memorial Coliseum, increase of $782,633
• Accepted guaranteed maximum price of $8,983,530 from Raimore Construction for Mill Park Development Project
• Adopted vehicle parking reforms to comply with state rules (amend Code Title 33)
• Updated public camping restriction policies to comply with House Bill 3115

City Council

The Portland City Council approved a series of ordinances and resolutions over three sessions, including revised public camping restrictions to comply with state law, new sewer, water, and solid waste rates for FY 2023-24, and an amended homeless services agreement with Multnomah County. The council also passed a settlement for a police lawsuit, authorized borrowing for the fire and police disability fund, and adopted a resolution to accelerate electric vehicle adoption.

• Amended public camping restrictions to comply with House Bill 3115 (Ordinance 191311)
• Revised sewer and stormwater rates for FY 2023-24 (Ordinance 191293)
• Authorized water rates and charges for July 2023-June 2024 (Ordinance 191298)
• Revised solid waste and recycling rates for FY 2023-24 (Ordinance 191301)
• Amended Joint Office of Homeless Services agreement with Multnomah County (Ordinance 191296)

City Council

The City Council voted on a range of items including contracts, fee schedules, and proclamations. Key decisions included approving a $28.3 million construction contract for the Mt Scott Community Center Seismic Retrofit and Expansion Project, and passing amendments to water and sewer rates for FY 2023-24.

• Authorized competitive solicitation for Mt Scott Community Center Seismic Retrofit and Expansion Project at an estimated $28,300,000
• Amended contract with Central City Concern by $2,646,475 for Campsite Impact Reduction Services
• Authorized grant agreement with Legacy Health up to $335,000 to renovate Unity Center for Behavioral Health and add nine sobering beds
• Revised transportation fees, rates and charges for FY 2023-24
• Revised solid waste and recycling rates and fees effective July 1, 2023

City Council

The Council approved the city's $5.6+ billion budget for fiscal year 2023-24, including amendments to reduce water and sewer rate growth and shift $400,000 to firefighter training. They also authorized $28.3 million for the Mt Scott Community Center seismic retrofit, $9.4 million for an affordable housing project at 1131 SE Oak St, and settled a police lawsuit for $50,000.

• Approved FY 2023-24 Budget with amendments reducing water rate growth to 7.7% and sewer rate growth to 3.15%
• Authorized $28,300,000 for Mt Scott Community Center Seismic Retrofit and Expansion Project
• Authorized $9,421,891 in construction financing for affordable housing at 1131 SE Oak St
• Paid $50,000 settlement of Donovan Farley bodily injury lawsuit involving Portland Police Bureau
• Amended contract with Gresham Ford by $10 million for purchase of fleet vehicles

City Council

The Portland City Council adopted a consent agenda and several ordinances, including accepting a $2.4 million grant from CareOregon to expand the Community Health Assess and Treat program. The council also authorized a lease for a Community Safety Division office, approved a settlement with a police officer, and passed measures related to employee benefits and pharmacy services.

• Authorized a 61-month lease at 2712 N Mississippi Ave for Community Safety Division office, averaging $133,000 annually
• Approved settlement with Portland Police Association granting 167 vacation hours to Officer Davonne Zentner
• Accepted $2.4 million grant from CareOregon to expand Community Health Assess and Treat program
• Approved $2.6 million bid for Road 10 I and J North Fork BR MP 14.44 project
• Approved $832,701 bid for Tryon Creek Fish Passage Improvements Project

City Council

The Portland City Council met on May 3, 2023, and approved several spending items. These include up to $9.65 million in construction financing for an affordable housing project on SE 136th Avenue, a $2.37 million contract for roof and window repairs at the Columbia Boulevard Wastewater Treatment Plant, and a $2 million federal grant to remediate health and safety hazards in low-income housing. The Council also authorized $1.62 million in grants to close the digital divide and proclaimed May as Portland Registered Nurses Month.

• Authorized up to $9,649,712 in construction financing for an affordable housing project at 3124-3224 SE 136th Ave, developed by Innovative Housing, Inc.
• Approved a $2,371,255 contract with Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc. for a new roof, façade, and windows at the Columbia Boulevard Wastewater Treatment Plant Dodd Building.
• Accepted a $2 million grant from HUD to remediate housing-related health and safety hazards in privately owned low-income housing.
• Authorized $1,617,200 in subrecipient grants for services and computer equipment donations to close the digital divide.
• Proclaimed May 2023 as Portland Registered Nurses Month and May 5, 2023, as Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous People.

City Council

The Portland City Council met on April 26, 2023, and took action on a range of items, including adopting the Advance Portland economic growth plan and a body-worn camera policy for the police bureau. The council also approved several contracts and claims, and rescheduled or passed to second reading other items. The meeting included public communications on the Normandale Park attack and fair housing.

• Adopted Advance Portland: A Call to Action for Inclusive Economic Growth (Resolution 37617)
• Authorized a Letter of Agreement with police associations to adopt a Body Worn Camera Policy
• Approved $1,884,764 contract for 2023 Pavement Preservation Project
• Approved $1,313,140 contract with Titan Utilities for Outfall 42 sewer construction
• Approved claims and settlements totaling $51,115 for vehicle collisions and a lawsuit

City Council

The Portland City Council passed ordinances implementing ranked-choice voting for city elections, approving a $50 million contract for temporary shelter operations, and adopting the spring supplemental budget. They also accepted reports on Vision Zero traffic deaths and police officer-involved shootings.

• Amended city elections code to implement ranked-choice voting per Measure 26-288
• Authorized price agreement for temporary shelter services up to $50 million over five years
• Approved $6.2 million alternative contracting method for Council Chambers and Councilor Offices Project
• Accepted Vision Zero 2022 Deadly Traffic Crash Report
• Accepted Portland Police Bureau Officer-Involved Shootings and Critical Incidents report by OIR Group

City Council

The City Council adopted the FY 2022-23 Spring Supplemental Budget with amendments and passed to second reading an ordinance to implement ranked-choice voting per Measure 26-288. They also approved several emergency ordinances, including a $4.5 million contract for the O'Bryant Square demolition and a $1.9 million grant for sidewalk improvements on SE 174th Ave.

• Adopted FY 2022-23 Spring Supplemental Budget with amendments (Ordinance 191245)
• Passed to second reading ordinance to amend City Elections Code for ranked-choice voting (Ordinance 191244)
• Authorized $4,529,090 contract with Northwest Infrastructure LLC for O'Bryant Square Demolition (Ordinance 191235)
• Accepted $1,882,112 ODOT grant for sidewalks and crossing improvements on SE 174th Ave (Ordinance 191231)
• Approved $4,836,940 ODOT grant for 82nd Avenue at NE Glisan and NE Davis Signal Improvements (Ordinance 191232)

City Council

The Portland City Council met on April 5, 2023, and took action on a range of items, including contracts, settlements, and policy changes. The council approved a $15,000 settlement for a police lawsuit, a $568,887 grant for a pedestrian safety project, and a $18.5 million energy savings contract. Several items were passed to second reading, including a $40 million vehicle purchase and a sewer extension project.

• Amended contract with McKinstry Essention for energy savings performance contracting, not to exceed $18,500,000
• Amended contract with PTG Oregon LLC for vehicle purchase, increasing amount by $40 million
• Authorized $568,887 grant from ODOT for West Burnside and St. Clair Pedestrian Safety project
• Paid $15,000 settlement in Matthew Lovato and Stacie Carman personal injury lawsuit involving Portland Police Bureau
• Authorized $80,000 for purchase of unmanned aircraft systems for Portland Police Bureau

City Council

All three scheduled City Council sessions for March 29-30, 2023, were cancelled because no quorum was present. No business was conducted at the 9:30 am and 2:00 pm sessions on Wednesday, March 29, or the 2:00 pm session on Thursday, March 30. The agenda is purely procedural, indicating no decisions or discussions occurred.

• All sessions cancelled due to lack of quorum

City Council

The Portland City Council met on March 22, 2023, and took action on a range of items, including approving an emergency ordinance to amend the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program agreement with the Washington State Department of Transportation for a total of $2,974,750. The council also adopted a resolution to review the city's residential solid waste, recycling, and composting franchise system, and confirmed appointments to the Government Transition Advisory Committee. Several other items were passed, including settlements, a collective bargaining agreement, and a bid acceptance for the Central Eastside Access and Circulation Improvements project.

• Amended IGA with Washington State DOT for Interstate Bridge Replacement Program, total $2,974,750 (Ordinance 191212)
• Directed review of residential solid waste, recycling, and composting franchise system (Resolution 37614)
• Accepted bid of $3,523,888 from Brown Contracting, Inc. for Central Eastside Access and Circulation Improvements Rebid Project
• Authorized grant agreement with Worksystems Inc. for Summer Youth Connect/SummerWorks program, not to exceed $551,600
• Approved settlement of $50,000 for Patrick Cunningham personal injury claim involving Bureau of Emergency Communications

City Council

The Portland City Council met on March 15, 2023, and took action on a range of items, including passing emergency ordinances to waive system development charges for office-to-residential conversions with seismic upgrades and to adjust seismic design requirements for existing buildings. The council also approved grants, contracts, settlements, and appointments, and accepted annual reports from city commissions.

• Passed emergency ordinance 191202 waiving system development charges for office-to-residential conversion projects with seismic upgrades.
• Passed emergency ordinance 191203 adjusting seismic improvement standards for R-2 occupancy buildings.
• Authorized FEMA grant application for $2,114,940 for Portland Fire & Rescue equipment and training.
• Accepted $597,000 ODOT grant for NE 42nd Ave Bridge Replacement bike improvements.
• Approved $60,000 settlement for Jorge Bello bodily injury lawsuit involving Portland Police Bureau.

City Council

The Portland City Council met on March 8, 2023, and approved a range of items including water revenue bonds, a vehicle towing services contract, and housing tax exemptions. They also passed several emergency ordinances for settlements, construction contracts, and a lease extension. The meeting included public communications and proclamations.

• Authorized water revenue bonds up to $425 million for water system improvements
• Authorized RFP for vehicle towing and storage services
• Approved lease extension for Office of Management and Finance at 111 SW Columbia St, averaging $786,738 annually
• Approved tax exemptions for Aldena Apartments and Powell Heights under Inclusionary Housing Program
• Passed $55,000 settlement for bodily injury lawsuit involving Portland Police Bureau

City Council

The Portland City Council met on March 1, 2023, and took action on a range of items, including accepting reports, approving contracts, and passing ordinances. Key decisions included authorizing up to $425 million in water revenue bonds, extending a police vehicle storage security contract, and amending the traffic code to allow electric vehicle chargers in public right-of-way. The council also accepted bids for a sewer project and approved several emergency ordinances.

• Authorized water revenue bonds up to $425 million for water system improvements and refunding
• Extended PPC Solutions contract to $1,136,588 for Police Bureau vehicle storage security
• Amended traffic code to create process for EV chargers in public right-of-way
• Accepted $6,242,177 bid from Moore Excavation for sewer rehabilitation project
• Accepted $30,000 grant for LGBTQ+ historic site documentation

City Council

The Portland City Council met on February 22, 2023, and took action on a range of items including appointments, ordinances, and resolutions. Key decisions included confirming Planning Commission appointments, passing an ordinance to create a process for electric vehicle chargers in the public right-of-way, and approving a $15 million grant application for local streets at the Broadway Corridor. The council also handled several consent agenda items, including a $13,750 settlement for a police bureau lawsuit and multiple housing tax exemption applications.

• Approved $15M grant application to US DOT for Broadway Corridor local streets
• Passed ordinance to create process for EV chargers in public right-of-way (adds Code Sections 16.20.290 and 16.90.111)
• Accepted $1,774,800 bid from James W Fowler Co. for Columbia Boulevard Wastewater Treatment Plant project
• Approved $13,750 settlement for Jacob Johnson bodily injury lawsuit involving Portland Police Bureau
• Approved Multiple-Unit Limited Tax Exemption applications for Woodstock Apartments, 14-Glenwood, Clinton Jade Apartments, and Graham Apartments

City Council

The Portland City Council met on February 15, 2023, and took action on several items. They passed an ordinance amending the Planning and Zoning Code to clarify shelter rules, adopted a resolution to refer the Portland Children's Levy renewal to voters, and approved contracts for the Tryon Creek Fish Passage Improvement and the Outer Division Multi-Modal Safety Project. The council also accepted the Downtown Clean and Safe Enhanced Services District Annual Report and authorized one-time reductions of past-due sewer-only special tax assessment balances.

• Passed Ordinance 191171 to amend Code Title 33 to clarify shelter rules
• Adopted Resolution 37610 to refer Portland Children's Levy renewal to voters for five years starting FY 2024-25
• Approved $1,247,000 contract for Tryon Creek Fish Passage Improvement
• Amended contract with Raimore Construction to $10,282,592 for Outer Division Multi-Modal Safety Project
• Authorized one-time reductions of past-due sewer-only special tax assessment balances

City Council

The Portland City Council met on February 8, 2023, and took action on a range of items. The council passed an ordinance amending the zoning code to create regulations for electric vehicle infrastructure, and passed to second reading an ordinance to clarify shelter rules. It also accepted several large construction contracts, including an $18 million contract for the Parklane Park Development Project.

• Passed ordinance 191164 amending Title 33 to create electric vehicle infrastructure standards.
• Passed to second reading ordinance 191171 to clarify shelter rules in the zoning code.
• Accepted $18,077,498 guaranteed maximum price from Stacy and Witbeck, Inc. for Parklane Park Development.
• Accepted $4,688,940 bid from Westech Construction for North Suttle Road Local Improvement District.
• Authorized $5,464,248 contract with Diameter Services for Advanced Metering Infrastructure Project support.

City Council

The Portland City Council met on February 1-2, 2023, and took action on a range of items. Key decisions included adopting a resolution to establish a citywide surveillance technology inventory and procedures, and adopting a resolution to establish focused transformation and shared priorities for city government. The council also accepted a report on the $68 million 2014 Parks General Obligation Bond and approved several contracts and ordinances, including a $3.1 million software contract and a $1.5 million police airplane purchase.

• Adopted resolution establishing citywide surveillance technology inventory and procedures (Resolution 37608)
• Adopted resolution on focused transformation and shared priorities for Portland City Government (Resolution 37609)
• Accepted Year Seven Report on $68 million 2014 Parks General Obligation Bond
• Amended contract with Trapeze Software Group for $3,100,000 for asset management software
• Authorized purchase of patrol airplane and equipment for Police Bureau Air Support Unit for $1,500,000

City Council

The Portland City Council met on January 25, 2023, and took action on a range of items, including passing an ordinance to create the Planning Commission, approving a $7.7 million bid for the Washington Park South Entry Improvement Project, and advancing new electric vehicle infrastructure regulations to a second reading. The council also approved several contracts and settlements, including a $13,197 property damage claim and a $3.9 million CCTV system for Portland Streetcar.

• Passed ordinance 191150 to create the Planning Commission and dissolve the Planning and Sustainability Commission
• Accepted $7,665,763 bid from Faison Construction for Washington Park South Entry Improvement Project
• Passed ordinance 191164 to create electric vehicle infrastructure regulations (passed to second reading)
• Approved $3,898,573 contract amendment with ISC Applied Systems for CCTV and communication systems for Portland Streetcar
• Authorized $360,000 contract with Thorn Run Partners for state legislature representation

City Council

The Portland City Council met on January 18-19, 2023, and took action on a range of items including public communications, reports, and ordinances. Key decisions included accepting the Police Accountability Commission quarterly report, appointing Cameron Browne to the commission, and passing several emergency ordinances for settlements, contracts, and housing tax exemptions. The council also passed to second reading several ordinances, including one to create a new Planning Commission and another to convey city property for affordable housing.

• Authorized conveyance of city property at 1103-1121 SW Harvey Milk St and up to $8.5M in rehabilitation financing to Home Forward for affordable housing
• Approved $10M for traffic calming projects under the Quick Build Delivery Program
• Approved $3,898,573 contract amendment for CCTV and communication systems for Portland Streetcar
• Approved $21,500 settlement for Jason Leonhard's bodily injury lawsuit involving Portland Parks & Recreation
• Approved $89,105 settlement for Dorothy Hart property damage claim involving Portland Water Bureau

City Council

The Portland City Council met on January 11, 2023, and took action on several items. It accepted a $312,277 grant from the Oregon Department of Emergency Management, passed ordinances related to the Alderwood Pump Station and Tryon Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant, and approved a contract amendment for sodium hypochlorite. The council also placed on file several public communications and made a proclamation.

• Accepted $312,277 grant from Oregon Department of Emergency Management for emergency management program
• Passed ordinance authorizing intergovernmental agreement with Port of Portland for Alderwood Pump Station and Force Main Project
• Passed ordinance amending agreement with Lake Oswego for Tryon Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant property purchase
• Passed ordinance amending contract with JCI Jones Chemical for sodium hypochlorite supply
• Proclaimed second week of January 2023 as Slavic and Eastern European Heritage Week

City Council

The Portland City Council met on January 4, 2023, and took action on a range of items, including approving emergency ordinances for transportation grants, settling injury and property damage claims, and passing a code amendment to permanently limit fees charged by third-party food delivery platforms. The council also accepted the city's 2023 federal and state legislative agendas and heard public communications on topics like greenhouse gas emissions and gas-powered leaf blowers.

• Authorized applications for $8,200,000 in Metro grants for five Intelligent Transportation System projects
• Paid $10,000 settlement to Angel Barrera and $13,236 to Carlos Ibarra for claims from city vehicle collisions
• Passed ordinance adding Code Chapter 7.27 to permanently limit third-party food platform fees
• Accepted bid of $4,743,691 from Just Bucket Excavating, Inc. for the 2022 Signals Superbundle
• Accepted the 2023 Federal and State Legislative Agendas